Billy Goat FM3301EB owner manual Assembly

FM Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List (pages 15-18).

1.Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps (see figure 11-1).

2.With the console and handle assembly positioned as shown in Figure 11-3, insert the shift linkage rod (Item 31) into the shift linkage connector (Item 54).

3.To assemble the shift rod (item 31) to the shift linkage (item 54), use the roll pin in the parts/literature bag. If you’ll notice on the shift linkage, the hole is larger on one side than the other.

It will be easier to start the roll pin from the larger side, forcing it through the shift rod and the hole on the other side of the shift linkage, using a hammer or large adjustable pliers.

4.Insert one of the handle mounting bolts (Item 102) with split lock washer (Item 6) on top of flat washer (Item 184) through the rear handle mounting hole of the right side handle, and screw it into the rear handle mounting hole on the right side of engine base chassis (Item 61). Repeat this procedure for the left side using the left handle.

5.On each side of the mower, insert one of the handle mounting

bolts (Item 102) with split lock washer (Item 6) on top of flat washer (Item 184) through the hole in one end of the handle brace (Item 32), the front handle mounting hole of the handle and screw into the front handle mounting hole in the engine base chassis (Figure 11-5).

6.Attach the blade lever using the clevis pin, two washers and the pal nut from the parts bag. Align the lever to the hole on the handle and place a washer on the pin and slide it through. Then put a washer on the other side and gently tap the pal nut onto the end of the pin. (See fig. 11-7)

7.Position control cables and use 2 cable ties on each handle to secure the cables in position. The top cable tie should be 1” below the console and the lower tie should be 12” below the console (see figure 11-8 and 11-9).

8.Check the position of the shift rod guide (Item 69), and if necessary, snap it in place in the shift bracket (Item 78) as shown in Figure 11-10.

9.Put shift lever in NEUTRAL, depress the brake lever (release the brake) and carefully pull the machine back off the pallet.

10.Fill with oil and gas to the proper level and the unit is ready to mow. (A battery will also have to be installed.)

11.Read the operator’s manual.

Cable ties

	Fig. 11-8	Fig. 11-9
Part No 520187		9

Fig. 11-1

Shift rod

Shift linkage

Roll Pin

Fig. 11-3

Fig. 11-4 Fig. 11-5

Fig. 11-7

Fig. 11-10

Form No F010408A